Skelton School — Primary School in Penrith

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Skelton School

Penrith, CA11 9SE

89 Pupils

94 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

7.20% FSM %

33 Boys

56 Girls

About Skelton School

Skelton School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 89 pupils on roll. School capacity: 94. Current headteacher: Helen Newton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Westmorland and Furness
Region	North West
Administrative District	Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency	Penrith and Solway
Ward	Hesket and Lazonby
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10074339
URN	112121
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Daniel Griffiths	Chair of Governors	09/11/2023	09/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Erica Lockley	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Miss Sarah Addison	Governor	16/01/2025	16/01/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Evans	Governor	28/02/2025	09/07/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Athole McKillop	Governor	01/11/2025	31/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Newton	Governor	30/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emma Pigg	Governor	31/10/2023	31/10/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Robert Provoncha	Governor	26/03/2024	26/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hayley Riggs	Governor	28/02/2025	28/02/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Mark Stanton	Governor	15/07/2025	15/07/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Margaret Towers	Governor	13/10/2025	13/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board